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Schuessele, Christian, (1825-1879) The Battle of Germantown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0061 Author/Creator: Schuessele, Christian, (1825-1879) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Engraving Date: 1852 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; 25.8 x 16 cm. Order a Copy

One engraving entitled, "The Battle of Germantown" dated 1857. Depicts American forces lying siege to Chew House during the Battle of Germantown, Pennsylvania, October 4, 1877. Engraved by G. Illman from an original study by Christian Schuessele. Published by George Palmer Putnam.

Butler, John M., fl. 1857
Illman, G., fl. 1857
Schussele, Christian, 1824-1879
Putnam, George Palmer, 1814-1872

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